Silver Forest Boutique Hotel and Spa  

Tucked into the Helderberg Mountain forest in Somerset West, this boutique hotel sits in the Cape Winelands just minutes from Lourensford Wine Estate and Helderberg Nature Reserve. Erinvale Golf Club, Morgenster Wine Farm and the beaches of Strand and Gordon's Bay are all within a short drive; Cape Town International Airport is about 36 km away.

Just eight individually decorated guestrooms and suites give this spot an intimate, design-forward vibe. Many rooms open onto private patios and some feature fireplaces. Suites range from Luxury Garden to Luxury Forest, the latter with a wood-fired hot tub and outdoor shower; expect king beds, minibars, Nespresso machines, rainfall showers and in some rooms separate tubs for soaking.

Relax at a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials, then sweat it out in the sauna or steam bath. Two outdoor pools and a poolside bar/restaurant set a leisure-first tone. The property also offers spa facilities, transfers on request and easy access to hiking, scenic drives and nearby wine tasting.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps you connected. Practical extras include luggage storage, a safe-deposit box, 24-hour front desk, free self-parking, laundry and private check-in/out.

The Eatery is a poolside restaurant with a bar and garden views, plus an on-site coffee shop/café for morning fuel. Après-adventure, it's easy to pair meals with wines from nearby Lourensford, Vergelegen and other Cape Winelands estates.